Mr.
@SecBlinken
- thanks for your confidence in me. It is an honor and privilege to continue serve in the Biden-Harris Administration and work for the American people.
#FSProud
Ambassador Mike Hammer will succeed Ambassador David Satterfield as Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. I am grateful to Ambassador Satterfield and look forward to working with Ambassador Hammer in continuation of our diplomatic efforts in the region.
Happy New Year to all Ethiopians!
May the parties in the conflict have the courage to choose talks over fighting, and participate in an
@_AfricanUnion
led process that produces a lasting peace. 🇺🇸🤝🇪🇹
For 31 years I have been
#FSproud
to represent & advance America’s interests as a Foreign Service Officer. Serving abroad often in hardship, under threat, away from family, we promote freedom, peace, human rights, the rule of law & US business around the world.
#Patriots
Congratulations my friend, look forward to working with you as the United States partners and supports
@igadsecretariat
’s efforts to promote peace and prosperity in the region.
1/3 It is with humility I accept my appointment as the Deputy Executive Secretary of IGAD. I thank Prez
@HassanSMohamud
🇸🇴 for nominating me, the Heads of State & Government of Member States 🇩🇯🇪🇹🇪🇷🇰🇪🇸🇴🇸🇸🇸🇩🇺🇬 for approving my nomination & Prez
@IsmailOguelleh
🇩🇯 the Chairman of IGAD
Looking forward to my next assignment and getting to know the Congolese people and their beautiful country. It is an tremendous honor and privilege to continue to serve our great nation!
Look forward to meeting Ethiopian diaspora in Los Angeles and discussing efforts to advance peace throughout the country, including implementation of the November 2 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement that ended the conflict in northern Ethiopia.
“Quint partners affirmed their support for the Federal Republic of Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity and reiterated the need to reduce regional tensions through dialogue, including Turkish-sponsored mediation efforts.”
Pleased to host the Federal Government of Somalia and Quint 🇬🇧, 🇦🇪, 🇶🇦, 🇹🇷 partners this week for our seventh meeting. We reaffirmed our commitment to fighting terrorism and advancing peace and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
.
@_AfricanUnion
Monitoring, Verification & Compliance Mission led by Kenyan General Radina & w/ officers also from Nigeria and South Africa, play a key role in implementing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement on Northern Ethiopia. Appreciate your commitment & service to peace.
African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security
#PressRelease
: African Union Honours the Team of African Experts Who Served Under the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (MVCM) in Tigray.
#Ethiopia
Michael (Mike) A. Hammer
@USAmbDRC
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Actuel Ambassadeur de États-unis en RDC, il a été confirmé à ce poste le 6 septembre 2018. Avant sa nomination, il exerçait les fonctions de premier vice-président par intérim de la National Defense University (NDU).
@AmbassadorIleka
Wishing everyone a happy new year. Look forward to working with all those who are determined to bring peace to the Horn of Africa, advance human rights, and deliver justice & prosperity. Challenges are steep but with courage and determination much can be achieved.
Always appreciate
@DrWorkneh
’s perspective & insights. The United States values its partnership with
@IGADsecretariat
as we work together to advance peace, security and prosperity in the region.
In our steadfast commitment to advancing peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, I had meeting with the US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa,
@MikeHammerUSA
, today in my office. We engaged in-depth on our shared concerns about the current peace and security situation in
Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo a todos mis amigos Chilenos. Cuando presente mis credenciales hace unos días atrás aquí en Congo-Kinshasa me recordó de Santiago-Chile
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dikembe Mutombo. He was a great humanitarian. Gave back to his Congolese 🇨🇩 homeland w/ a hospital in Kinshasa & a school in Kasai province. It was an honor & privilege to call him a friend. Our thoughts are with Rose and the kids. Rest in peace
I’ve met or spoken with last 7 US Ambassadors to the DRC - Simpson, Swing, Hooks, Meece, Garvelink, Entwistle & Swan. All cherished their tours & expressed enduring affection for the Congolese people. I am humbled to join this great legacy of American partnership with the DRC.
Great to catch up w/ fab
@USAmbUN
Linda Thomas Greenfield on the occasion of President Ruto’s State Visit & lunch hosted by
@VP
Harris &
@SecBlinken
. Together w/ our Kenyan partners, we will continue to work to advance peace, security & prosperity in the Horn of Africa & beyond
No me sorprende, la belleza de Chile está adquiriendo más y más fama. Desde el desierto de Atacama a las Torres del Paine, hay tantísimo que impresiona
As
@georgetownsfs
celebrates its centennial, did you know the U.S. Ambassadors across the Congo River in Brazzaville and Kinshasa are alums, Todd Haskell Class of ‘84 and...me, Class of ‘85. Go Hoyas!
A mis amigos Chilenos
#FelicesFiestasPatrias
Hecho mucho de menos choripanes, empanadas, mote de huesillos y la belleza del país y sus lindas tradiciones.
Chi Chi Chi le le le - viva 🇨🇱!
#Feliz18
Nice to run into Jean D’arc Campbell in Addis, he is a Dean at
@BellevueCollege
in Seattle, which hosts 100s of wonderful Congolese students from their companion school in Lubumbashi, which I visited while serving in
#DRC
🇨🇩
🙏
@DrAlfredMutua
& for Kenya’s continued support for implementing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement on Northern Ethiopia. Kenya’s contribution to the
@_AfricanUnion
Monitoring Verification & Compliance Mechanism is critical to achieving a lasting peace.
#Partners4Peace
I have this afternoon held discussions with Mike Hammer, United States Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa on the situation in the Sudan. I have shared the IGAD plans for restoring stability for the people of Sudan & collapsing all initiatives for an IGAD led process.
.
@RepSaraJacobs
opens the Ethiopian Diaspora Peace Conference at
@KrocIPJ
. Important to support efforts to implement fully the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in Northern Ethiopia and achieve an enduring peace.
If you’re in San Diego area, don’t missed a conversation on current affairs in Ethiopia or peace building, keynote speakers
@MikeHammerUSA
,
@RepSaraJacobs
and other community leaders/opening makers
@Dr
.Geremow,
@FaisleRoble
,
@Esayas
, and others.
Bonjour - Les vaccins sont sans danger et nous protège contre des maladies évitables comme le grippe, la fièvre jaune et la polio. J’ai eu mon vaccin contre la grippe. Vous devriez en faire autant !
Appreciated opportunity to participate in
@Dohaforum
w/
@HannaTetteh
. Important to draw attention to Sudan crisis. 🇺🇸 supports
@igadsecretariat
’s &
@_AfricanUnion
’s efforts to end the conflict, ensure humanitarian access & enable a Sudanese-owned, Sudanese-led civilian process.
From our family to yours, wishing you all the best in 2022 - peace, health and prosperity!
De mi familia a la suya les deseamos todo lo mejor en el año nuevo 2022 - paz, salud y prosperidad !
#HappyNewYear
#FelizA
ñoNuevo
#WorldGorillaDay
is September 24! The United States is committed to protecting wild gorillas by combating wildlife trafficking and conserving gorilla habitat. Wildlife trafficking threatens the survival of these already endangered gorilla populations.
#EndWildlifeTrafficking